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Sesame chicken vs. Corn cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Sesame chicken and Corn cake

  • Sesame chicken has more Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Vitamin B12, however, Corn cake has more Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Corn cake's daily need coverage for Manganese is 75% more.
  • Corn cake is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken and Snacks, corn cakes.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Potassium +29.9%
Contains more Selenium +68.7%
Contains more Calcium +58.3%
Contains more Iron +28.4%
Contains more Magnesium +418.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.8%
Contains more Zinc +119.8%
Contains more Copper +723.5%
Contains more Manganese +2086.7%
Equal in Sodium - 488
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 41% 16% 56% 18% 63% 25% 17% 11% 92%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 82% 68% 14% 64% 55% 140% 237% 54%
Contains more Potassium +29.9%
Contains more Selenium +68.7%
Contains more Calcium +58.3%
Contains more Iron +28.4%
Contains more Magnesium +418.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.8%
Contains more Zinc +119.8%
Contains more Copper +723.5%
Contains more Manganese +2086.7%
Equal in Sodium - 488

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.1%
Contains more Folate +137.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 27% 3% 4% 10% 52% 75% 0% 62% 6% 32% 68%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 0% 0% 0% 63% 12% 97% 50% 33% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.1%
Contains more Folate +137.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +76.9%
Contains more Fats +493.8%
Contains more Water +830.4%
Contains more Other +16%
Contains more Carbs +210.3%
14% 14% 27% 43% 2%
Protein: 14.33 g
Fats: 14.25 g
Carbs: 26.88 g
Water: 42.8 g
Other: 1.74 g
8% 2% 83% 5%
Protein: 8.1 g
Fats: 2.4 g
Carbs: 83.4 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Protein +76.9%
Contains more Fats +493.8%
Contains more Water +830.4%
Contains more Other +16%
Contains more Carbs +210.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +366.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +640.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.6%
19% 28% 54%
Saturated Fat: 2.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.885 g
20% 36% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.76 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.93 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +366.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +640.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sesame chicken Corn cake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame chicken Corn cake Opinion
Net carbs 26.18g 81.5g Corn cake
Protein 14.33g 8.1g Sesame chicken
Fats 14.25g 2.4g Sesame chicken
Carbs 26.88g 83.4g Corn cake
Calories 293kcal 387kcal Corn cake
Starch 10.7g Sesame chicken
Fructose 2.01g Sesame chicken
Sugar 15.98g 23.47g Sesame chicken
Fiber 0.7g 1.9g Corn cake
Calcium 12mg 19mg Corn cake
Iron 1.09mg 1.4mg Corn cake
Magnesium 22mg 114mg Corn cake
Phosphorus 130mg 157mg Corn cake
Potassium 204mg 157mg Sesame chicken
Sodium 482mg 488mg Sesame chicken
Zinc 0.91mg 2mg Corn cake
Copper 0.051mg 0.42mg Corn cake
Manganese 0.083mg 1.815mg Corn cake
Selenium 16.7µg 9.9µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin A 293IU 242IU Sesame chicken
Vitamin A RAE 83µg 70µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin E 1.31mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 5IU Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.25mg Corn cake
Vitamin B2 0.225mg 0.05mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B3 3.96mg 5.15mg Corn cake
Vitamin B5 0.83mg Corn cake
Vitamin B6 0.267mg 0.14mg Sesame chicken
Folate 8µg 19µg Corn cake
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin K 27.1µg 0µg Sesame chicken
Tryptophan 0.081mg Corn cake
Threonine 0.301mg Corn cake
Isoleucine 0.316mg Corn cake
Leucine 0.837mg Corn cake
Lysine 0.267mg Corn cake
Methionine 0.177mg Corn cake
Phenylalanine 0.408mg Corn cake
Valine 0.442mg Corn cake
Histidine 0.227mg Corn cake
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg Corn cake
Trans Fat 0.045g Corn cake
Saturated Fat 2.41g 0.42g Corn cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Sesame chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 3.546g 0.76g Sesame chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 6.885g 0.93g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.925g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.039g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.774g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Sesame chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sesame chicken Corn cake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Sesame chicken
23%
Corn cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Sesame chicken
77%
Corn cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn cake
Corn cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn cake
Corn cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.99g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn cake
Corn cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Sesame chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168087/nutrients
  2. Corn cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168857/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.